Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland wants to see more from his veterans

The Detroit Tigers might have plenty of young talent, but they also have a lot of experience, too.

Brandon Inge, Carlos Guillen, Magglio Ordonez and Johnny Damon are a few of the Tigers expected to not just lead on the diamond, but help bring the new young Tigers, like Scott Sizemore and Austin Jackson, along.

That's why manager Jim Leyland is demanding a lot from his veteran players this spring, according to the Detroit Free Press.

March 15, Detroit Free Press: Leyland said the veteran players have to make the transition easy for the younger players by "having some success themselves."

Johnny Damon agreed.

"Austin
(Jackson) is the newcomer," he said. "He just has to find his bearings
and get used to everything it takes to be a major leaguer and I think
being around veterans will definitely help him out.

"Me,
I always have to go out and prove my value every year. Magglio
(Ordoñez), I know he's got an option, but he's got things to prove too,
coming off of his year last year. You know what (Miguel) Cabrera can
do. He's still young. Papa Guillen, he needs to get out there and prove
he's still one of the feared hitters."